Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 13,164, John Field, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Field, John Lucy
NUMBER _____
W. 13. 164
CONTENTS

See letter to P. Allen P. Agt. Feb. 14. 1832
8,703
Rhode Island
John Field
4
of North Providence in the state of Rhode Island who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by Colonel Gorton of the Rhode Island  Mass. line, for the term of 3 years 1801-80
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 24 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st of March 1819 and sent to Benjamin Cowell Esquire Providence Rhode Island
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819 10mo 7/30 4/31 ~ 82. 89
Semi-ann. all'ce ending Sep 1819 48. ,,
$130.89
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Rept
2012 Rhode Island Lucy Field, widow of John Field, Mch who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Sergeant.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of Sept. 1848, and sent to
Franklin Greene Providence R.I.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 9 Vol. 3,

John Field Sergeant
Indges certificate as to claimants insigent circumstances wanting
The Indges certificate as to his beliefs of services of Applicant is also wanting.
Col. Greadon's Mafault Rep.
1777. 3 years.
26 th April 1810.
proof of poverty & service certified

Knobe Island District 22 March 1819.
Hon. Seiy at War. I am Satisfied that John Field is a poor man - and that he served in the revolutionary army as he has testified.
David Howell, District Judge.

John Field of North Providence in the District of Rhode Island being now fifty three years old on solemn oath do declare & say that in the May 1777 I enlisted as a private soldier (sergeant) in Capt. Robert Oliver's company & Col. John Gnaton's regiment in the Continental Army of the United States, & in the Massachusetts line - & in the Brigade commanded by General Nixon In which service I continued three years then next following being the time for which I enlisted, - about the time that my enlistment was out, I recd a commission appointing me an Ensign - in conformity to the resolution of Congress - which commission is now annulled but the only duty I did under said Commission was in recruiting for the Army - about four months - whilst I was in the capacity of a private soldier, I was in the battle, when Saratoga was taken - my officers being dead - & not knowing where any of my fellow soldiers now live if living at all - I have no other proof than my own oath & the annulled Commission, I served my country faithfully & am now in reduced circumstances & stood in need of the assistance of my country for support - John Field

Rhode Island District
Be it remembered that on this Twenty Fourth day of April 1818 came before me the within named John Fisher & made solemn oath to the truth of the within declaration by him subscribed
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & have here caused the seal of the court to be hereunto affixed -
David Howell District Judge.
The signature of the Judge and the seal of the U States District Court for said District are hereunto affixed
Witness
Benjamin Canede Clerk.

John Field
1703
Sept. 1819
30 Cornhill, R.I.
Providence
A. P.
23 d April 1821

John Field
1703
Sept 1019
B. Court, R.I.
Providence
A. P.
23 April 1021

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
RHODE-ISLAND DISTRICT.
Providence, sc.
District Court, Special Term, June Sixth A. D. 182
On this Sixth day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record, within and for said District — John Field, aged 68 years, residing in the town of South Providence in said West County who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: That he served upwards of four years in Col. Crary's regiments of the Massachusetts Line
that he made a previous declaration on the Twentyfourth day of April 1818, and that he has received a certificate for a pension, being No. 8703 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
John Field
A SCHEDULE of Property and Income (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of John Field
My house quarter of an acre of Land in said South Providence which under is rendered a mortgage to pay Six hundred Dollars and has been for the last six years, — in Chairs, 2 Tables, 1 small locking Shelf, 1 pot, 2 kettles, some knives and forks & spoons, all of no great value — Upgr — the greater part of my personal property was attached on an execution and sold — And said John further declares that he is a machine Maker by trade since the failure of Cotton Factories he has had no employment in that business — that he is now involved in debt, that he now owes more than three hundred dollars beside what his house is mortgaged to pay that he has a wife, 1 daughter, & 2 sons, dependent on him that his means of support beside his pension are very small, and without his pension he must shortly depend on the charity of others
John Field
 wife aged 55 years  Daughter 14 do  one son 17 do  The other 15 do 
Rhode Island District District Court in open Court on the Sixth day of June 1820 before David Howell District Judge
RHODE-ISLAND DISTRICT.
$150
Clerk's Office of the District Court, A. D. 1820
I, Benjamin Cowell Clerk of said Court do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is one hundred fifty dollars and In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this Seventeenth day of July 1820
Benjamin Cowell Clerk of said Court.

Lucy Lister
[Faint, mirrored cursive handwriting, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this 18 day of December A.D. 1838 personally appeared in open court being the Municipal Court of the City of Providence Lucy Field now resident in North Providence aged 74 years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of July 7 1838 entitled an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows viz that she is the widow of John Field late of said North Providence deceased who was a soldier of the Revolution & when the act of March 18, 1818 was passed he applied for & obtained a pension under said act to his declaration she refers for evidence of his services she believes he served upwards of four years in Col. Grayson's regiment of Massachusetts Troops on the continental establishment and she further declares that she

was married to said John Field in the month of September, the exact day she does not remember A.D. 1787 in Smithfield in said County where she then resided but her marriage is not recorded in said town nor has she any private register of it or any documentary evidence but Hannah Arissa of Michigan was present & saw her married her affidavit is hereto annexed. She was not married to her said husband prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to first of January Seventeen hundred & ninety four to wit at the time above mentioned Her said husband died on the 2 nd day January 1829 and since then she has remained unmarried
Witnesses Thomas Burgess } Lucy her Field Krops.
Municipal Court of the City of Providence, December 18 th 1838. Subscribed, and duly sworn to, by Lucy Field, in open Court. Albert Greene Clerk.

I William Field of North Providence in the county of Providence being now 40 years of age on oath do testify & say that Lucy Field who has subscribed & sworn to the preceding declaration is my Mother & the said John Field was my father My father died in January 1829 & since that time my mother has remained unmarried
William Field
Municipal Court of the City of Providence, December 18. 1838. Subscribed and duly sworn to, by William Field, in open Court, Albert J. Greene Clerk.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Field  an a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
N. 13,164.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1777 3 years. Pri. Robert Oliver John Greaton 37 Mass.   Nov. 6, 1779 Ensign        
Battles engaged in, when Burgoyne was taken.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, Apl. 24, 1818.
Residence at date of application, North Providence, R. I.
Age at date of application, 63 yrs.
Remarks: Schwartz, Smithfield, R.I. Sept. - 1787 Lucy March he died Jan'y. 2, 1829 and she was allowed pens. on her appln. executed Dec 18, 1838 while 74 yrs. of age and a resident of North Providence, R. I. In 1820 sol. ref. to dau. - no name given - In 1838 son William was 40 yrs. of age.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Soldier presumed Pierce-Pantucket R.D., E.D. Hayward, M.E. R.D.
Dec-30-1902 Elias May Burrough Prov. R.D.
1913 Sept. 13. History to Mrs. James H. Clark. & 1915 May 12 Sumner G. Read furnished Tombstone date
Very  WIDOW, &c.
Apr. 15/96 Col. H. G. Sept. 13/97 Newport.
File No. 13164 Louey Field Widow of John Field Sergt. Rev. War.
Act: Feb 2 nd 1848
Index:—Vol. a , Page 238
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Massachusetts
To John Field Col. (Quincy)
Reposing a special trust and Confidence in your Ability, Courage and good Conduct do by these Presents constitute and appoint you the said John Field to be an Major in the third Regiment of Foot, one of the new Battalions raised by this State to serve in the Continental Army, whereof John Greenough Esquire is Colonel. You are therefore carefully & diligently to discharge the duty of an Major in the said Regiment in all things according to the several orders & Instructions given or that shall issue from the Governor or said Regiment, or any other your Superior Officers, for which this shall be your sufficient Warrant till you shall receive a Commission in manner and form printed out by the Boston Press.
of March the 8 th and June 28 th 1779.
Dated at Boston this 6 th day of November 1779.
By Order of the Council
John Avery Secy
Jeremiah Greenough President

N 4841 Sol. Bamp. bundle, July 5. '39 -
cut 7 July 38.

1622
Rhode Island
Lucy Field
widow of John Field who was a Sergeant in the Mass. line
for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of August, 1843 and sent to D. Correll Providence R.I.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 88
Aug 30

R. Island - L 259
Lucy Field, widow of John Field
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th Mar. '18, and who died on the 2 nd January 1829, of Providence in the State of R. Island, who was a Sergt. in the Company commanded by Captain  of the Regt. commanded by General  in the Mass ts line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 120 Dollars      75 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Sep r '39, was sent to B. B. Burrell, Providence, R. I.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sep r - p $ 20. 00 Semi-annual allowance ending      60. 00
$ 80. 00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. Burdine Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 8

I John Dexter of the City of Providence, and State of Rhode Island, do further testify in relation to the Marriage of John Field and Lucy his wife.
I was born in Smithfield, in Said State, the first day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand, seven hundred and Sixtyfive. — I commenced keeping School in that Town when I was about Nineteen years Old, and continued in that business, and in that Town, for the greatest part of the time, for Six or Seven Years. In the course of this time I became acquainted with Mr. John Field. His business was that of a Silver Smith, and I think did something at making Clocks &c. in a Shop near the House of Job. Arnold, in Said Smithfield, who Married my Sister. I was quite intimate with Mr. Field being at that time pleased with his manners, conversation and general appearance. We now and then corresponded with each other, and sometimes wrote in Characters of our own for an Alphabet, in order to puzzle and divert each other. —
In the time of this our acquaintance, my said Sister Arnold employed Miss Lucy Marsh as a hired Maid; and after some time, I cannot say how long, Mr. John Field Married her, while she lived at the Said Job Arnold's, as I was afterwards informed: And I have no recollection of ever hearing to the contrary of their always living together, as man and wife untill his death. —
I think I left Smithfield to go to Charleston Southcarrolina in 1789. and it is my impression they were Married previous to that time.
John Dexter

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations County of Providence sc. In the city of Providence in this Twenty- eighth day of August A.D. 1839, personally appeared, John Dexter sub- scribed to the deposition of the other side written & made solemn affirmation that the facts therein stated are true to his best recollection.
I further certify that the said John Dexter is a credible Witness.
William H. Smith Justices of the Peace.
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Providence, sc. Clerk's Office of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in the State aforesaid, being a Court of Record.
I, Albert Greene, Clerk of said Court, do hereby certify, that William H. Smith who has signed the foregoing certificate, was, at the date thereof, and now is, a Justice of the Peace within and for said City of Provi- dence, duly elected and qualified; and that his signature aforesaid, is genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court, this 29 th day of August A.D. 1839. Albert Greene, Clerk.

We the subscribers Inhabitants of North Providence in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations of lawful age do testify and say that for many years we have been acquainted with Mr John Field of said North Providence and we believe him to be a poor man having little or no visible property and a proper person to receive the bounty which the United States have been set to grant to certain soldiers of the revolutionary army.
March 16 th 1819
Samuel Slater Barney Merry John G. Lowden Niles Monehaster Olis Tiffany
Providence ss North Providence March 16 th 1819
Then the Above named Samuel Slater Barney Merry John G Lowden Niles Monehaster and Olis Tiffany and Made Oath to the truth of the Above Deposition by them subscribed Before me - Stephen Jencks Justice Peace

Lucy Hild
aa
1692

State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Providence } ss.
On this tenth
day of
August
1848,
personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Providence
Lucy Field a resident of North Providence in the county of Providence aged eighty two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d of February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war:—That she is the Widow of John Field who was a Sergeant in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of one hundred twenty dollars per annum, under the act of 17th of June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and } ss. year above written, before me, }
Franklin Greene
Justice of the Peace.
Lucy F. Field Mark
Wilbur A. McKim
I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
Franklin Greene
Justice of the Peace.
State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Providence } ss.
I John W. Smith Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the county aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify, that Franklin Greene is a Justice of the Peace in the county aforesaid, and is fully authorized to act in said capacity, and that his signatures above written are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Providence on this twenty fourth day of August 1848.
John W. Smith Clerk

Long Field 1.897
$120 per acre
B. Cowell Providence R.I.

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this 16 day of March A.D. 1843 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in said County Lucy Field now resident in the town of South Providence in said County aged 77 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed March 3 d 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served in the war of the Revolution. That she is the widow of John Field deceased. That he served in Col. Graytons Regiment of Massachusetts Troops as a Sergeant. That she received a pension under the act of Congress of July 7 1838 at the rate of $120 per annum payable at Providence.
Subscribed William J. Paton
Lucy F. Field mark
Providence
In Providence on this 16th day of March A.D. 1843 personally appeared the above-named Lucy Field and made oath to the truth of the statements in the above declaration. I also certify that she is a credible woman.
Before me William J. Paton
Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Providence, ss.
I, Albert G. Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence in the County of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify, that William J. Packard who has signed the within certificate, was, on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said City, duly elected; and, the signature to said certificate, is genuine.
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and have affixed the seal of said Court, this seventh day of June, A.D. 1843.
Albert G. Greene, Clerk.

King Field 4841 R. I. act 7. July 38. 87.29 adm 2 yrs freight. 120 $
No deduction
B. Howell Providence R. I.

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Be it Remembred, that at the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in the County of Providence, and State aforesaid, being a Court of Record, holden at said Providence, on the eighteenth day of December A.D. 1838, satisfactory testimony was produced, that John Field late of North Providence in said County of Providence, deceased, died in the month of January A.D. 1829, - that he left a widow, Lucy Field, who now resides in said North Providence, - that said John and Lucy were legally married, in the month of September A.D. 1787; and that said Lucy is now the widow of said John Field, and has so remained ever since his death. And the Court do further order it to be certified, that said Lucy Field who has signed the preceding Declaration, and that William Field who has signed the preceding Deposition, are both credible persons.
I, Albert Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court, in the matter of the Application of Lucy Field to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act of Congress of July 7 th A.D. 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay Pensions to certain Widows". In Testimony whereof,
I have hereunto set my hand, and have affixed the seal of said Court, this 27 th day of December. A.D. 1838.
Albert Greene, Clerk

State of Michigan )
Ionia County )
On this ninth day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight before me a justice of the Peace in and for said County appeared Hannah Arnold of Ionia and being by me duly sworn Deposeth & saith; "When I lived in Smithfield in the state of Rhode Island Miss Lucy Marsh was employed by me & resided in my family. At the same time John Field a Silver smith or watch maker was boarding in my family and the said John Field was in my presence married to the said Lucy Marsh by a Mag- istrate of Smithfield. The said marriage took place in or about the year seven- hundred and eighty seven according to the best of my recollection. A further this Deponent saith not
Sworn & subscribed before me the year & day above written
Hannah Arnold
Thomas Cornell
Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that that Thomas Cornell is duly authorized as an acting justice of the Peace for this County - that I am well acquaint- ed with his hand writing and believe the above to be his genuine signature -
Given under my hand and seal of Office at Ionia Co. seat Michigan this 16 th day of November A.D. 1838.
Asa Russell Co. clerk F. W. Miller, Deputy
Ionia County Michigan

I John Dexter of the City of Providence State of Rhode Island do hereby certify and say that I am now almost seventy four years of age. That Hannah Arnold the widow of Job Arnold who has been signed the within is my sister. Before she removed to Michigan, she lived in Smithfield in this State and she always sustained a good character for truth and veracity and her statements are entitled to full credit. And I further testify that I was acquainted with John Field and Lucy March before their intermarriage. At the time of their marriage, they resided in said Smithfield where I also resided and in their neighborhood. They were married as I understood in or about the year 1787 according to the best of my recollection. and John Dexter
State of Rhode Island 40
Then the aforesaid John Dexter subscribed and made affirmation to the foregoing before me, And I further certify that said John Dexter is a credible witness
William Aplin Jus. Peace

Town Clerk's Office, Smithfield December 10. A.D. 1838
I Thomas Mann, Town Clerk of the Town of Smithfield do certify and say that I am the keeper of the records of marriages of said Town. And I further certify that I cannot find the marriage of John Field to Lucy Marshall record in said Town. And I also certify that for many years past as well before and during the war of the revolution as since many marriages have taken place in said Town which have not been recorded in said office.
Thomas Mann Town Clerk
Providence ss. At Smithfield on the 22 day of December A.D. 1838 personally appeared the above named Thomas Mann who is now Town Clerk of the Town of Smithfield and was duly sworn to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed. And I certify that the above signature "Thomas Mann" is in his proper hand writing and that full faith and credit are to be given to his signatures and attestations as Town Clerk as aforesaid.
Before me
Geo. Warner,
Notary of the Peace
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations, Providence ss. &
I Albert G. Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, do hereby certify, that George L. Barnes who

has signed the preceding Certificate, was at the time thereof, a Justice of the Peace in & for the town of Smithfield in this State, duly appointed & qualified; & that his signa- ture thereto is genuine.
Witness my hand, and the seal of said Court, this 27 th day of December A.D. 1838.
Albert Greene Clerk.

Providence Aug 29 1839
Sir
In answer to so much of your letter of July 5th as concerns the claim of Mrs Lucy Field widow of John Field. I herewith enclose a further affidavit of John Dexter a very respectable gentleman of this city & the Bible containing the family register of births as made by said John in his life time, by which it will appear he had several children prior to January 94. which I trust will be satisfactory as to the marriage I am respectfully your obed Servt
J. Edwards Esq
Benjamin

have unknown at P. O. and I regret that limited clerical force precludes search of Ancient records.
P. J. Quayton, P. M.

B.L. Div.
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. June 11 th 1877.
Dear Sir
Please furnish this office with the names and P.O. address of some of the descendants of Lucy Field, Widow of John Field late a Sergt. in the Rev War. Application for pension was made by the Widow in the year 1848. She was then in the 83 rd year of her age. The agent's name is Benja Lowell. They all formerly resided in your town.
A Bible was filed in evidence about the time stated - containing a family record. It is now desired to return said Bible to the family.
Please return this letter with your reply.
To the Postmaster Providence R.I.
Very respectfully J. A. Reutty Commissioner P.W.
1913 Sept. 13 - No family record in this claim and no Bible in this Bureau as stated in this letter J. A. C. Rev. War Div.

13.164
3-068.
(Old No. 3-649.)
6-20
Bureau of Pensions.
John Field
Apl. 24. 1878 - 63 n. Brown Rd
May 77
Mass
Capt Robt Oliver Cal. Prov. Cavalry
Sgt. 3 yrs
80-
Ensign 4 mos on recruiting service
Saratoga
Mrs. Lucy Marsh
Sgt. - 1267 Smithfield Rd
D. July 2, 1829

West Pawlet, Vermont
Sept. 6, 1913.
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir, Will you kindly send me the military history of Joseph Kelley Sr. of Smithfield R.I. for services in Rev. War.
Also Rev. facts as to Lucy Field who received a pension, residence N. Providence, Providence Co., R.I. who was 75, June 1, 1840.
Thanking you in advance for a prompt reply
I am Yours truly
Mr. James H. Clark.

per ser v. SUMNER G. RAND ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 639 GROSVENOR BUILDING
PROVIDENCE, R. I., May 8, 1915.
Pension Dept., U.S., Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
I am desirous to find the military records of Capt. John G. Currien, John Field, and Benjamin Burrell, who are buried in this state and were from the inscriptions on their graves probably Revolutionary soldiers. May I ask if you have any record of them?
Yours truly,
Sumner G. Rand
Ch. Coma. on Markers, R. I. Soc., S.A.R.

Newport, R. I. Sept. 4, 1897.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, D. C.
J
Dear Sir:—
Will you kindly send me the record of the services of John Field of Pawtucket, R. I. who served in the Revolution and drew a pension from the Government and died in 1829 in the 74 th year of his age. By so doing you will greatly oblige.
Yours Respectfully E. H. Hayward.

L. W. B. W. 13164.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
Sept. 15th, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning John Field, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on April 24th, 1812, at which time he was 63 years of age and residing at North Providence, R. I., and his pension was allowed for three years' actual service as a sergeant in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Oliver and Col. Greaton. Place of his enlistment not stated.
His widow, Lucy, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. E. G. Hayward,
Newport, Rhode Island.

This is a letter from a friend of mine to a friend
Send statement by order of Mr. Norton who took Elain down to Mr. Murphy Room Tulsa in east.
Peace Mulberry San Francisco Booklet and

O. W. & N. Div. F. S. M. E. C. W. 13164.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 15, 1896.
Sir:
In response to your personal request for the military record of John Field, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he applied for a pension on April 24, 1818, and from an examination of his pension papers it appears that he enlisted in May, 1777, and served as a sergeant in Capt. Robert Oliver's company, Col. John Greaton's Massachusetts regiment, for about three years. He then received a commission as ensign, and in this capacity served for about four months in the recruiting service. He was present at the surrender of Gen. Burgoyne.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Col. H. A. Pierce,
12 Mulberry St.,
Pawtucket, R. I.

V.L.M. Rev. War Section.
May 12, 1915.
Mr. Sumner G. Rand, 639 Grosvenor Building, Providence, R. I.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 8" instant, you are advised that John Field, W. File No. 13,164, Revolutionary War pensioner, was born in 1755, served in the Massachusetts troops and died January 2, 1829, place not stated, and that Benjamin Burrill, W. File No. 1,550, Revolutionary War pensioner, was born in 1760, served in the Massachusetts troops, and died March 26 or 27, 1844, in the Village of Pawtucket, North Providence, Rhode Island.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Captain John G. Currien.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.